BTEC HND in Graphic Design
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design: Introduction
This is an internationally recognised qualification prepares learners for employment in the design sector and will be suitable for learners who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work or are currently working in the design related industry. Upon obtaining the BTEC HND in Graphic Design in Singapore, you can work in a range of careers in design sector such as Graphic Designer, Creative Designer, Design Consultant, Hotel Facilities Manager/ Purchaser, Display Purchaser/Designer etc.
It also provides opportunities for learners to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as full-time degree in Graphic Design or related area.
The Graphics Design Diploma course covers knowledge and develops technical
skills and techniques in design principles/method, drawing techniques, design
marketing and advertising media, typographic, multimedia design and packaging
etc. Students will develop logical, critical and problem-solving skills
plus valuable personal attributes such as communication and presentation
skills.
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Course Structure for BTEC HND in Graphics Design
The Higher National Diploma course in Graphic Design comprises sixteen subject units of study and seven areas of common skills.
Level 1
- Computer Applications in Art and Design
- Historical and Contextual Referencing
- Ideas Generation
- Drawing Techniques and Approaches
- Design Principles
- Products, Marketing and Advertising Media
- Advertising Campaigns
- Typographic Skills
- Image Manipulation Applications
- Multimedia Design and Authoring
- Animation Techniques
- Visual Communication
Level 2
- Professional Studies
- Critical Studies
- Ideas in Context
- Art Direction for Advertising
- Corporate Identity
- Multimedia Web Authoring
- Cultural Interpretation
- Packaging
- Business Practice
Assessment
This course is assessed by a combination of coursework and exam. Coursework will be assessed throughout the unit and exam will be at the end of each semester Coursework involves doing a report, presentation or project work.
Entry Requirements
- Diploma
- China Senior Secondary Year 3 AND IELTS 5.0 *
- SMU 3 AND IELTS 5.0 *
- GCE ‘A’ levels - 2 passes
- ITE Higher NITEC 2.5
- STPM - 2 passes
- Vietnam Grade 12 AND IELTS 5.0 *
- Any other equivalent qualifications
*Those without IELTS 5.0 are required to attend an English Course at a fee.
Certification
Candidates who successfully complete the 1½ years of this programme will be given the internationally recognised BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma (HND) in Graphic Design awarded by Edexcel International (UK).
Course Schedule for BTEC Higher Diploma in Graphic Design
This Award takes approximately 960 hours excluding the development and implementation of coursework..
Full-time
- 3 - 4 units per semester
- Recommended Duration : 1½ year
Part-time
- 2 units per semester
- Recommended Duration : 2 years 8 months